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e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Saudi Arabian passport holders need a visa for Japan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Japan or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Japan at a glance

Capital: Tokyo Β· Currency: Japanese yen (JPY, Β₯) Β· Official languages: Japanese Β· Calling code: +81

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Japan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 15 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Japan uses plug types A, B, Saudi Arabia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Japan: 100 V; Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Japan β†’

Your embassy in Japan

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Japan, contact the embassy of Saudi Arabia:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Japan for Saudi Arabian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Saudi Arabian passport at a glance

56visa-free
5ETA
24visa on arrival
42e-Visa
71visa required

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Questions

Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Saudi Arabian passport holders need a visa for Japan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Japanese need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually at the airport or land border.